Washington Today Podcast
1) POTUS Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt “an obligat...Show More
2) Weekend Edition: Tensions in Minnesota & Protests in Iran
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. Tensions continue to mount in Minnesota – and elsewhere across the country -- over the role and tactics of Immigrat...Show More
3) Pres. Trump pulls back on invoking Insurrection Act over Minneapolis anti-ICE protests; Bipartisan Cong. delegation in Denmark to support Greenland territorial integrity
President Donald Trump says he does not see a reason now to invoke Insurrection Act and send the U.S. military to deal with anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, but, he says, "If I needed it, I'd use i...Show More
4) President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell Minneapolis anti-ICE protests; Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visits DC
President Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act and send troops to Minneapolis as anti-ICE protests escalate following two shootings in the past week involving federal law enforcement ...Show More
5) Senate Republicans successfully block War Powers Act resolution on Venezuela after two Republicans change votes from last week
Senate Republicans successfully block War Powers Act resolution on Venezuela after two Republicans change votes from last week; Foreign Ministers of Greenland and Denmark meet in Washington with Vice ...Show More
6) Supreme Court hears cases on ID & WV transgender student athlete bans; Pres. Trump again says 'help is on the way' to Iranian protesters as death toll climbs
Supreme Court hears cases challenging state law banning transgender girls and women from playing on school sports teams, and according to many news articles, a majority of Justices are leaning towards...Show More
7) Justice Dept opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve; Minnesota sues DHS to stop ICE immigration enforcement surge
Reaction to the Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell; Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announce a lawsuit against the Homel...Show More
8) Weekend Edition: US Operations in Venezuela, January 6 Anniversary
In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, the aftermath of the U-S military operation in Venezuela that toppled President Nicolas Maduro dominated Was...Show More
9) Prosecutor asks public to send any video of Minneapolis ICE shooting; Pres. Trump meets with oil company executives on investing in Venezuela
Local prosecutor in Minneapolis is asking the public to send her video or other evidence related to the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration & Customs Enforcement officer because she is concern...Show More
10) Senate advances resolution requiring Congressional approval for further military action against Venezuela; House passes 3 year extension of ACA enhanced premium subsidies
Senate advances a War Powers Act resolution prohibiting President Donald Trump's from taking future military action against Venezuela without Congressional approval; Minnesota's government says it has...Show More